Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $70,000 - $90,000
Position Description:
Outpost Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Financial Analyst to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the organization. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial insights that help drive strategic business decisions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation and maintenance of company financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
- Track and analyze key financial metrics including revenue, expenses, margins, and cash flow.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to leadership and program management teams.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate project financial tracking, invoicing, and funding alignment.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions, proposals, and scenario planning.
- Reconcile accounts and assist with the preparation of journal entries and month-end close processes.
- Support the preparation of customer cost proposals, pricing analysis, and rate development as needed.
- Identify trends and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and government regulations (FAR/DFARS).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial modeling or reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Understanding of fundamental accounting and financial management principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting within the Aerospace & Defense industry.
- Working knowledge of government cost accounting standards and indirect rate structures.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Unanet, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting proposal pricing or cost volume development.
- Interest in supporting a growing small business environment and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Comp Time Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement